Rock These Edge-Cutting Braids This Spring

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring

The options are endless!

Now that temperatures are finally warming up, chances are you’re on a hunt for a hairdo that can withstand humidity. Fortunately, braids check all the boxes and there’s so many unique ways to rock them this spring.

We’ve spotted bright braided updos that are perfect for prom, mid length lobs and bobs, and even braided bangs (yup, this trend is happening). The possibilities are literally endless and they’ll carry you all the way through summer with little to zero maintenance, too.

This season, spend more time having fun in the sun and less in the bathroom wrestling with unruly strands. Get inspired by these insanely unique, Instagram-approved hairstyles below.

Braids Inspiration For Spring

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Relive the ’90s this season with shoulder length cornrows and dont forget to lay that baby hair!

Photo by @eenashanairb/Instagram

Braids Inspiration For Spring

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This pastel bun and edgy undercut is a bold look for spring.

Photo by @jae_every_dae/Instagram

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For the curly curl who wants manageable curls this spring, style your strands up into this briaded pouf.

Photo by @kienyabooker/Instagram

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Make your plaits pop by securing the ends with gold hair clips, and leave the ends unraveled for an ultra-feminine touch.

Photo by @rainymilo/Instagram

Braids Inspiration For Spring

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Decorative hair accessories like beads and hair rings take classic cornrows to the next level.

Photo by @kerste.pitre/Instagram

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Flyaways are instantly concealed with these horizontal braids.

Photo by @ivycoco23, @princeaday/Instagram

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Prom updo anyone? These braids are lit!

Photo by @adis_beauty/Instagram

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Go blonde this season. Rumor is you’ll have more fun.

Photo by @rachellehollandxx/Instagram

Braids Inspiration For Spring

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Can’t decide between a edgy hair cut or a protective style? No problem. You can do both at the same time and look super chic.

Photo by @louycreativz/Instagram

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Bangs are better when they’re braided.

Photo by @myhouseofawesome/Instagram

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Bobs are our go to. So of course we’d find a way to rock the signature cut as a protective style and totally kill it.